Getting rich your own way

- One common mistake that people make,…not just entrepreneurs, is that we chase other people.…That we chase the way other people are successful…in the way that they become wealthy.…It's something that I've been guilty of myself in the past.…Part of the problem is that other people encourage it.…You'll see experts that will say well,…follow my full-proof five step program…to become wealthy.…We buy into that because it sounds nice.…

The reality is we do want to learn from other people,…but not copy them.…We want to find our own unique way to apply…what other people are teaching to us.…Think of it like a glasses prescription.…Perhaps, you need glasses, and you meet someone…who is wearing glasses.…It'll be a little absurd for them to say…here take my glasses, put these on,…it'll help you see better.…That's what I'm talking about…when it comes to your business.…

Learn from them. You may need to imporve…or change the way in which you do things.…Try to find out what's the best fit for you.…Let me explain why there's a big problem…

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3/31/2015

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4/15/2014

Are you thinking about starting a small business, freelancing, or turning a hobby into a full-time job? Or perhaps you're already running your own business and need some inspiration to take it to the next level. Join small business coach Dave Crenshaw for two short lessons that reveal the secrets of running a successful small business. This series covers topics such as getting started, writing a business plan, determining your most valuable product or service, hiring people, managing processes, documenting systems, bootstrapping, seeking funding, accounting, controlling costs and profit margins, marketing, creating culture, and more.